HB 806 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, renames enhanced and concealed handgun carry permits as enhanced and concealed firearm carry permits and authorizes a permit holder to carry any firearms, rather than handguns, that the permit holder legally owns or possesses. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70.

HB 806 would rename "handgun carry permits" to "firearm carry permits" across Tennessee law, allowing permit holders to carry any legally owned firearm - not just handguns - under their existing permit. It directly affects current permit holders, who would automatically have their permits deemed "enhanced firearm carry permits" starting July 2025 without needing reissuance. The bill amends 37 sections of Tennessee Code (including Title 39 on firearms and Title 40 on licensing) to replace "handgun" with "firearm" in all relevant references. This change clarifies that permits cover all legally possessed firearms, not just handguns, and applies to both new and existing permits.
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Introduced Feb 5, 2025 Last action Feb 5, 2025
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